used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
a quantity of money
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
Banbridge
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From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
Carroll'snounUS /ˈkærəlz/
possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
cashedadjectiveUS /kæʃt/
for which money has been paid
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
clattered
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From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
divisible by two
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charlotte looked at him surprised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
how
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From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
held up in the air
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Charlotte looked at him surprised.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
queerest
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From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
soup-spoon
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From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading Carroll's spoon clattered against his plate.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Charlotte looked at him surprised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
a special situation
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later, at dinner, Charlotte Carroll said something about the difficulty she had had about getting the check cashed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is the queerest thing," said she, in a lull of the conversation, pausing with her soup-spoon lifted, "how very difficult it is to get a check for even a small amount cashed in Banbridge."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean?" he asked, sharply.
